Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Babinda
awoke today to overcast skies and a chilly breeze come from the South
and this remained until the sun poked through about 11.15am. Luckily
there was no rain accompanying the cloudy sky as Babinda and the golf
course have experienced enough rain for this year.

The
continuous rain and lack of sunshine has been the major cause of the
deterioration of some of the greens, much to the chagrin of Wal
Anthony, Peter Penny, Chris Hannam and the other Babinda volunteers
who work so hard to try and produce a course of which they can be
proud. (There is no truth in the rumour that Wal fled overseas to
escape from the disappointment he was feeling. He had made
arrangements for the trip to watch Wimbledon and the Open some months
previously.) The rest of the course was in good condition without
the normal amount of run although the drains were running freely, a
fact that can be verified by your President who visited three of
them.

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Veteran Golfers faced the starter’s gun today with 48 colts and 15
fillies making up the field. These included Ron and Adie Crispin
from New Zealand who we were happy to welcome after about a 1 year
absence. The sponsor for today’s event was WAL ANTHONY,
a member of the Vets.
whose beautiful hand-made tables were on display before the game.
This game was was Round 1 of the Patron’s Trophy which is held over
the rounds played at the 9 hole courses, Babinda and Millaa Millaa.

Both
myself and Vice President Robin, as well as other Committee members,
have been regaled with nothing but praise over how much those who
attended Mirage last Friday, enjoyed themselves. The over-riding
sentiment was the camaraderie exhibited by players staying on after
the Shotgun Start and just chatting with each other. We will
endeavour to arrange another game in a similar vein later in the
year.

There
has been an approach from Paradise Palms members to their Club for
the Vets to hold a game at that course. Initial contact has been made
with the Club and they have made an offer of $55 per person (cart
included), a minimum of 75 players. Further information is to be
obtained but having a minimum limit on numbers may
mean that a full upfront non-refundable payment may need to be paid
by interested players. Further
information will be disseminated when it comes to hand. Any initial
thoughts from members can be taken to any of the Committee.